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Extra Points from the Temple game
September 21, 2009 by
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There were a bunch of things I thought were pretty interesting coming away from the Temple game. But none of them really had anything to do with actual football. So I wanted to take some time in this post to run down a few observations about the game last week. • First off, it seems...
Penn State at Illinois kickoff set
September 21, 2009 by
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The Big Ten announced today that Penn State's Oct. 3 trip to battle Illinois will kickoff at 2:30 CT to a national audience on ABC and ESPN.The last time Penn State went to Illinois, it was an 11 a.m. local kick. If you've already expunged that memory from your brain, Penn...
BREAKING: Lee 'doubtful' for Iowa game
September 21, 2009 by
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The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting today that Sean Lee could miss Penn State's prime time clash with the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday."Sean has a sprained left knee and his availability for practice is day-to-day," Penn State spokesman Jeff Nelson said. Of course...
Penn State lands No. 1 NY recruit
September 21, 2009 by
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Funny how wins equals good recruits. The top-rated prospect out of the great state of New York, defensive lineman Dominique Easley ( ☆☆☆☆Scout; ☆☆☆☆Rivals) out of Staten Island/Curtis, gave his verbal commitment to play football for the Nittany Lions. Easley is definitely...
Lee earns Defensvie POW accolades
September 20, 2009 by
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Penn State senior linebacker Sean Lee was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, for his dominating play against the Temple Owls.Following Saturday's 31-6 win over Temple, Lee currently leads all Penn State defenders in tackles (32), tackles for loss (7.5), and is tied...
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 4 2009
September 20, 2009 by
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USC chokes away another Pac-10 opener. The U is back, big time. BYU is a fraud (this week, at least). And some pretty ho-hum performances from the top-five. All that and more in this week's ZN's CFB Top 25 rankings. Top 25 below the fold.Rank. Team (LW), [Record, LW Result...
Review: No. 5/t5 Penn State 31, Temple 6
September 20, 2009 by
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The running game finally clicked for Penn State this week, with Evan Royster hitting his stride, despite battling the flu along with nearly a dozen other Nittany Lions. The defense was once again smothering. Daryll Clark was efficient. It seems Penn State has all the pieces. Now...
ESPN Gameday coming for PSU vs Iowa
September 20, 2009 by
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ESPN's College Gameday is coming to University Park this week for the Nittany Lions prime time clash against the Iowa Hawkeyes. That's right folks, it's time for Fowler, Herbie, Corso and Howard! So get those signs ready.
Penn State up to No. 4 in Coaches Poll
September 20, 2009 by
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Penn State moved up one spot to No. 4 in the Coaches' Poll. However, after being tied with Ole Miss at No. 5 last week, the Rebels solidified its No. 4 position in the AP Poll ahead of the Lions, who remain the No. 5 team.After the big upset loss at Washington, USC fell to No....
Penn State Gameday: Temple
September 18, 2009 by
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Your Penn State football gameday headquarters. Pregame• Preview: Temple at No. 5/5 Penn State• Penn State depth chart (as of 9/18)• Blue White Roundtable :: Temple• Interview with Temple Football Forever• Official Game Notes• Penn State Roster• Joe Paterno's Press...
Poll Results: Temple at Penn State
September 18, 2009 by
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It wasn't exactly a hot button issue this week, but we still asked readers for their take on this week's game winner, as we do each week here. As you probably expected, it was a landslide victory for Penn State over Temple. Full results below the fold.
Evan Royster is "very sick"
September 18, 2009 by
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So much for another 1,000-yard season from Penn State's Evan Royster. According to his facebook page, the redshirt junior said "Evan Royster is sick.... very sick..." Not sure what kind of sick, whether it's just a normal bug, or if it's the freakin' swine...
Stop the strength of schedule madness!
September 18, 2009 by
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"I don't care what people want to say about Penn State, Paterno's team is not playing a non-conference sked that makes them worthy of playing for the national title... I'd much prefer to see a BYU in the Rose Bowl than an undefeated Penn State team." - Eric Prisbell...
Beaver Stadium scoreboard changes?
September 18, 2009 by
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Word around the internets says we could see some changes to the scoreboards in Beaver Stadium. From what I've heard, they're changing the lettering of "Penn State," from the traditional "tennis ball" font, to a more block-style, similar to what we now see...
Penn State lands No. 17
September 17, 2009 by
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Penn State pulled in a big time recruit today, Warren Mott(MI)Warren defensive end C.J. Olaniyan (☆☆☆☆Scout;☆☆☆Rivals) committed to Penn State, and added much needed depth at the defensive end position. Olaniyan had offers from 16 other BCS...
Preview: Temple at No. 5/t5 Penn State
September 17, 2009 by
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Kickoff/TV: Sat., Sept. 19, 12 p.m. ET/Big Ten Network (Ari Wolfe, Anthony Herron and Kenny Jackson)Weather Forecast: Mild, clear.Host: Penn State Nittany LionsRecord: 2-0 (0-0 Big Ten)Last Game: Won vs Syracuse, 28-7Injuries: LB Navorro Bowman (Groin - Questionable), DT Brandon...
Big Ten Pick'em 2009: Week 3
September 16, 2009 by
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Zombie Nation picks all of this week's Big Ten games. Last week, I came within seven -- SEVEN! -- points of a perfect pick'em, as I had picked the Big Ten to go 11-0. Well, Michigan State choked it away against Central Michigan by two, Ohio State gave up a late score to fall...
Blue White Roundtable :: Temple goes to 11
September 16, 2009 by
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It's week three, and Penn State rests uncomfortably in the top five. With the running game M.I.A., the offensive line still figuring out that they're supposed to be better, and out strongest non-conference opponent blowing its opener to Villanova (!), Happy Valley welcomes...
Paterno presser quick hits
September 15, 2009 by
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At his weekly press conference, Joe Paterno was less than chipper with his team's performance, particularly the offensive line, the last two weeks. But overall, Paterno likes the potential of this team, if a few things here and there can come together. On to the highlights...â...
Owls breakdown with Temple Football Forever
September 15, 2009 by
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The Temple Owls roll into Beaver Stadium this week, a full two weeks after their shocking upset at the hands of cross-town rival Villanova. Temple had dreams of a bowl bid this year, and it's still attainable, but probably less so now. The Nittany Lions and the Owls have played...
Temple game notes released
September 15, 2009 by
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Penn State released the official Temple game notes, so head on over and check them out. Then, of course, come back here for even more Penn State football! Later todayI'll post a recap of Joe Paterno's presser. From what I've heard so far, we could be looking at some offensive...
Commit No. 16 for Penn State
September 14, 2009 by
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Penn State today secured recruit No. 16 for its 2010 class, the nation's top-rated fullback, Zach Zwinak (☆☆☆☆Scout;☆☆☆☆Rivals). The Frederick(MD)Linganore senior is one of the most highly sought after prospects in his class, and should bring a power to the position...
ZN's CFB Top 25 :: Week 3 2009
September 13, 2009 by
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Big shakeup in the top 10 this week. Top 25 below the fold.Rank. Team (LW), [Record, LW Result]. 1. Florida (1), [2-0, W 56-6 Troy] 2. Texas (2), [2-0, W 41-10 Wyoming]3. Alabama (3), [2-0, W 40-14 Florida International]4. Southern Cal (4), [2-0, W 18-15 Ohio State]5. Penn State ...
Penn State up to No. 5 in AP
September 13, 2009 by
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Following a workman-like 28-7 win over Syracuse, Penn State solidified itself, for now, as a top-five team. In the Coaches' Poll, Penn State stayed put at No. 5. In the AP Poll, Penn State jumped up 1.5 spots into a tie with No. 5 Mississippi. Michigan entered the AP Poll this...
Review: No. 5/7 Penn State 28, Syracuse 7
September 13, 2009 by
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The Big Ten fought hard this weekend, but failed to come up with the big wins needed. Penn State, while unimpressive, had no real trouble dispatching Syracuse in Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions beat the Orange 28-7, rolling up a 21-0 lead going into the fourth quarter. In today...
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